“The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance.”
A Defining Spa Moment A defining moment or insight is simply the ability to change our filter and look at things differently. In moments of insight, there’s a sudden burst of clarity where there had previously been static; there is an epiphany of movement. It’s the a-ha moment.
The 9th Annual Les Nouvelles Esthetiques Spa Conference, themed “A Defining Spa Moment” is taking place on the 21 & 22nd July at the newly renovated Maslow Hotel, Sandton, is South Africa’s leading educational programme for spa, wellness and hospitality professionals and without doubt the largest gathering of spa and wellness focusing on raising benchmarks, exploring new concepts, challenging ideas and adding value to the spa industry, in addition to the infinite networking opportunity. On-line Registration is open at www.lesnouvelles.co.za
Followed by the High Performance Spa Management Workshop with Lisa Starr, Wynne Business Consulting, USA, which is ideal for all new spa managers. The growing spa industry in South Africa requires attention to detail in every aspect. This two day workshop in Johannesburg will give you the tools you need to improve your spa’s performance and profitability and also gives you a valuable networking opportunity. The course will cover: Advanced Financial Operations Management, Spa Marketing Concepts and Tactics, Quality Management Best Practices, Optimized Retailing, Human Resource Strategies to Retain Top Talent , and Developing your Leadership Vision Strategies.
In this issue, themed Spa Therapies, we have a unique opportunity to be reminded of the historical and therapeutic value of water. Taking the waters (minerals, saline, sea and fresh water) was the primary source for good health and long life. The earliest civilizations, including Mesopotamia, Egypt, India, Crete and China, all utilized water for religious beliefs and for healing qualities. Ancient Greece and Rome had a spa culture; bathing was about holistic health, hospitality and complete body wellness, resulting in stately public buildings devoted only to bathing. During the sixteenth century. Europe revived the ancient Roman spa culture and began practicing the natural therapeutics of these thermal springs. This has given birth to the spa industry as we know it today.
To complement the theme, we look at a number of therapies, including heat therapies, bowenwork, hammams, signature treatments, destination facials and spa cuisine.
In Spa Business, David Suzuki prompts to think about our decisions. In the end, it is the aggregate of all your decisions that ultimately define who you are, what you do, and what you accomplish in life. Each one of your decisions is important, and each one impacts your destiny. When you reflect upon who you are, what you do, it is representative of the decisions that you have or have not made throughout your life – whether you like it or not. Own this responsibility and embrace it. The thought of change is overwhelming and seemingly impossible at times. But the reality of the matter is that you have 35,000 chances each and every day to make it happen.
Enjoy the read
Dr Nadine de Freitas
(Managing Editor)
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